Those who have dry skin know all too well about the troubles one has to go through to ensure good health of the skin. It doesn’t just end at washing the face and applying moisturizer. You need an array of products to cleanse, tone, tighten, moisturize and replenish the skin.

So we wanted to help you all out and find a way to sort out the dry skin woes. As everyone knows, honey is a wonderful treatment for a multitude of skin problems, dry skin included. It moisturizes, nourishes and heals the skin to keep it soft, hydrated and supple. So we listed out some of the most popular DIY face masks and packs that you can prepare to help you with your dry skin worries. And the best part is that the base ingredient for all these face packs is honey. So stock up on the honey today and get started with trying out all the different face packs right away.

1. Honey And Banana Pack

Banana is full of potassium and it also helps to keep the skin well hydrated. For this pack, all you need is one ripe banana and some olive oil along with the honey. Mash the banana in a bowl and add the other ingredients to it. Mix it well till it forms a smooth paste. Now apply it all over the face and neck and let it rest for 30 minutes. Wash it off, pat your skin dry and then moisturize with a light cream or lotion. In this face pack, the honey helps to seal the moisture in the skin while the olive oil and banana counteract the negative effects of free radicals in the skin. The high antioxidant content of this pack also helps control the sebum production for the skin which essential releases the natural essential oils from the pores keeping your skin soft.

2. Honey And Oats Face Pack

Dry skin tends to become flaky and can sometimes start to peel off. It is necessary to remove the layers of dead skin cells and moisturize the healthy layers of the skin. This pack uses almonds to moisturize the skin, while the oats exfoliate gently and lock in the moisture. Adding yogurt to this pack along with honey also helps to tighten the skin and make it soft and supple. Just soak some almonds in water for a few hours and then grind them into a paste. Soak the oats and add the almond to it. Add in a spoonful of honey and yogurt and mix it up well. Apply this to the face and neck and wash off to reveal smooth and radiant skin.

3. Honey, Almond And Milk Face Pack

The benefits of milk in skin care are wildly known. Legends say that Cleopatra’s beautiful skin could be attributed to her regular habit of bathing with milk. Milk nourishes the skin and moisturizes it with its creamy formula. The almond also helps to heal irritated and dry skin. Grind some soak almonds into a paste and mix it with a spoonful of honey. Add half a few spoonfuls of milk to this mixture, or you can also use the layer of cream that develops upon boiling milk. Mix it well and apply it to the face and neck using a brush. This pack is most likely to drip to remember to cover your hair with a shower cap and wear clothes that you don’t mind spilling stuff on. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.

4. Honey And Yogurt Face Pack

Yogurt has a cooling effect and it can easily soothe rough, dry irritated skin. It can also remove the flakiness and prevent itching of the skin due to dry weather. To prepare this pack, mix honey with a cupful of yogurt and pour some rose water into the mix. Apply it using a brush all over the face and then wash it off with cool water. You can even do this every day for immediate results.

Let us know how these face packs work out for you. With something as simple as honey, you can become your own skin care expert in no time.

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